Lesser water boatman
Similar to the Common backswimmer, the Lesser water boatman has oar-like legs to help it swim, but it does not swim upside-down. It is herbivorous and can be found at the surface of ponds, lakes…
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Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
January Membership Sale
We're offering 12 months' Gwent Wildlife Trust membership for the price of 6 for a limited period
False oat-grass
A fluffy-looking grass of rough grassland, roadside verges and disturbed ground, False oat-grass is very familiar and often overlooked; in fact, it can help to stabilise dunes and shelter small…
My remedy
Elise has been coming to Potted Histories for four years. The activities help her overcome the pain that arthritis causes her, and to cope better with her diabetes because being outside makes her…
Comma
The comma has distinctively ragged wing edges, which help to camouflage it - at rest, it looks just like a dead leaf! It prefers woodland edges, but can be spotted feeding on fallen fruit in…
Cat flea
You are most likely to spot the cat flea if you have pets. It will feed on cats, dogs and people, although it can't live on us. It is a pest and needs to be controlled in the house for the…
Community Hub
Helping you to help nature in your neighbourhood. The Wildlife Trusts' Community Hub offers the advice and support you need to get started.
Community Hub
Helping you to help nature in your neighbourhood. The Wildlife Trusts' Community Hub offers the advice and support you need to get started.
My experiment
Simon has been restoring Wild Meadows for three years. By planting trees, digging a lake and sowing meadows, he is showing how quickly wildlife like otters, badgers and tawny owls can return, and…
Business Support
We are working with people from businesses of all sizes across Gwent towards achieving a sustainable community based in a valued landscape. If you share our vision or are interested in finding out more about how you can work with us to stand out from the crowd, gain loyatly and earn trust; please get in touch.
Planning and the Gwent Levels
I doubt many of you get excited about the Welsh planning system and nature, but that's okay - I can do that for you - I'm strange like that!